Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple
Japanese name:
湯殿山龍泉寺
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Main Image Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
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DescriptionYudonosan Ryusenji Temple preserves a wooden standing Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu attributed to an early phase in the career of Enku, the itinerant monk and sculptor of the Edo period. The bold, visible chisel marks and simple yet powerful form are characteristic of Enku's Buddhist sculpture. The statue is designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Akita Prefecture. Ryusenji also preserves other important Buddhist images, including a gilt-bronze standing Yakushi Nyorai from the Kamakura period.
Basic Information
Spot ID
4005
Temple / Site
Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple
Visiting Area
Temple Interior
Visiting Status
Advance reservation required (reserve by phone or direct message before viewing)
Address
秋田県能代市清助町7-23
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